Colorado MicroDisplay Inc. Brings SVGA -- 800X600 -- High Refresh Rate, Full-Color Image Quality to .47-Inch Display for No-Compromise Portable Products.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 1998-- New Company Premieres Full-Color, Full-Motion Video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. Solution on a Single Chip Colorado MicroDisplay Inc. today announced the first full-color, high refresh rate The number of times per second that a device, such as a display screen or DRAM chip, is re-energized. See vertical scan frequency and dynamic RAM. (hardware) refresh rate SVGA resolution microdisplay. Until today, microdisplays offered to original equipment manufacturers caused them to sacrifice resolution, full-color capabilities, power or size. With CMD's announcement, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and developers can incorporate a microdisplay solution that delivers the full Desktop Experience(TM) to their consumer, commercial and industrial electronic products. Designed to revolutionize rev·o·lu·tion·ize tr.v. rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·es 1. To bring about a radical change in: Television has revolutionized news coverage. 2. the visual interfaces of portable computing computing - computer , communication and entertainment devices, the new company's solution is based on reflective, Dynamic Nematic The stage between a crystal and a liquid that has a threadlike nature; for example, a liquid crystal. See crystalline and LCD. Liquid Crystal on Silicon Liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS or LCoS) is a "micro-projection" or "micro-display" technology typically applied in projection televisions. It is a reflective technology similar to DLP projectors; however, it uses liquid crystals instead of individual mirrors. (TM) (DNLCOS) technology that enables easily manufactured miniature display systems. The CMD CMD cerebromacular degeneration. 8X6P Microdisplay and the CMD SVGA Display Evaluation Kit will be demonstrated May 19-21 at the Society for Information Display Conference in Anaheim. "As mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings and entertainment applications continue to push resolution requirements, end-users will need to view information in a manner comparable to their desktop monitors and televisions," said Mark Willner, president and chief executive officer of CMD. "CMD's breakthrough technology, along with our unique business model, create new visual gateways that allow users to take the high-quality information and entertainment display experience with them. They are not forced to compromise on what they currently use at work, at home or in a movie theater." CMD's technology is more scaleable than competitive microdisplays, enabling applications for personal displays, such as accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. headsets for notebooks, call centers, portable DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and game players, industrial and medical uses; rear/front projection systems; embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. including digital cameras and mobile phones; and other Display-Challenged(TM) products. "We strive to be a true development support team for OEMs as they deliver on their visions for future products," said Willner. "Our success hinges Hinges may refer to:
As a technology development and marketing company, CMD has a business model that focuses on helping OEMs bring their products to reality. The company's approach is to: -0-
-- Pursue multiple products, markets and technologies -- provide
scaleable technology, allowing a broad range of end-user
products; enter multiple markets through key partnerships;
continue to innovate and commercialize successively better
technologies.
-- Reduce product cost & manufacturing risk using existing materials
and manufacturing processes -- utilize off-the-shelf materials
and processes to provide lowest possible product cost and rapid
time to market; CMD is the first "fabless" display company.
-- Partner with leading Asian company and other market leaders --
target market leaders for joint manufacturing, distribution and
market development.
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CMD is backed by venture capital organizations, corporate
partners and private investors including: Texas Instruments, Hambrecht
& Quist, Vulcan Ventures, Aweida Ventures Management and Dr. Robert
Epstein (co-founder of Sybase).
"CMD's introduction of a full color SVGA microdisplay is a major
step forward for the whole personal display industry," stated Chuck
McLaughlin of McLaughlin Consulting Group. "It offers Internet
appliance and portable equipment designers a display equivalent to a
laptop flat panel at a fraction of the cost and power. CMD looks to be
a major player in microdisplays."
CMD8X6P Microdisplay
The CMD8X6P Microdisplay is a reflective, active matrix,
Dynamic Nematic Liquid Crystal on Silicon (DNLCOS) display that
produces images through its 800x600 pixel configuration. As the
world's first high-refresh rate, field-sequential, full-color
microdisplay, it provides:
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-- High Resolution: SVGA, 800x600 pixels (480,000 total pixels)
-- Small Size: .47-inch diagonal
-- Color Depth Display: Unlimited 24-bit color
-- Frame Rate: 75-90 Hz, for no flicker or color break up
-- Low Power: 45mW - display, less than 100mW display + illuminator
-- Fill Factor: 86 percent
-- Color Method: Field sequential
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CMD SVGA Display Evaluation Kit
The CMD SVGA Display Evaluation Kit supports OEMs with a complete
variety of testing and prototyping scenarios. The kit is designed for
monocular display headset concept assessment to complete display
performance prototyping. The evaluation kit allows users to connect to
any personal computer or DVD-enabled personal computer, and view
consumer and commercial software.
In its delivered display headset package, the kit is optimized
for brought-to-the-eye or worn-near-the-eye applications. When mounted
on the Display Headset Frame, the Display Housing is designed to
display an image approximately equal to a 15-inch monitor at a
distance of two feet. The display is also available in a display-only
package for non-headset applications. The evaluation kit includes:
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-- Eyeglass-style Monocular Display Headset -- Display Housing
-- CMD8X6P Microdisplay
-- RGB LED illumination module
-- Magnifying lens - 26(Degree) degree diagonal field of view
-- System Interface Unit (SIU)
-- Windows 95-based Display Evaluation/Prototyping Software
-- System Documentation and Image Test CD
-0- Availability and Pricing The CMD SVGA Display Evaluation Kit will be available in June at U.S. $7,500. The CMD8X6P Microdisplay engineering samples will be available in the third quarter and volume production is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 1998. Volume pricing will be under U.S. $50. About CMD Colorado MicroDisplay is a privately held technology development and marketing company whose mission is to develop and commercialize microdisplay technologies that enable "no compromise" display solutions for the next class of communication, computing and entertainment products. Based in Boulder, Colo., CMD was founded in 1996 by Chief Scientist Dr. Douglas McKnight; CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President Mark Willner; and Chairman of the Board Dr. Robert Epstein Robert Epstein, Ph.D., (born June 19, 1953, Hartford, Connecticut, USA) is a psychologist, researcher, writer, and media professional whose primary contributions have been in the areas of creativity, stress management, self change, and interpersonal relationships. . Additional information on CMD can be found on http://www.comicro.com. -0- Note to Editors: Desktop Experience, Dynamic Nematic Liquid Crystal on Silicon (DNLCOS) and Display-Challenged are trademarks of Colorado MicroDisplay, Inc. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective holders. siness Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com |
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